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Why can't the x man fandom make happy fanfiction cay can't peter maximoff / Pietro maximoff be happy what must you kill wand and make his dad not want to be his dad do you enjoy making me suffer do you enjoy me working on my au in My head and me being delusional do you feel good do you do you (sobs delusionally)

BESTIE!!!! Tell me all about Rest Now, My Child (The Day is Over)! What inspired this idea? Were there any other details you thought about including but didn’t? LOVE YOU!!’
AHHHH BESTIEEEEE!!! I would absolutely LOVE to talk about Rest Now My Child because I think it’s some of the best angst/comfort I’ve ever written in a while!!
To be honest, it was shamelessly inspired by an Irondad and Spiderson fic of the same concept where Peter P. arrived at Stark Tower covered in blood and Tony helped him clean it up. I can’t remember if it ever explained how it happened in that fic, but I’m pretty sure I saw it on Tumblr, so if anyone knows which one it is please let me know and I’ll credit the author and fic!
I absolutely loved writing it though, because it’s protective Erik but in a very gentle way. It’s not covering Peter in a magnetic shield in the middle of battle but taking on the task that Peter is too broken to do on his own. It’s protecting him from having to keep living in the trauma and the shame and reassuring him through one of the hardest trials of his life. There's nothing worse than not being able to help those you love, and we really see that struggle with Erik as he wrestles with how he can help his son, not realising he's already doing everything he can 😭
And ooo that's an interesting question. Before I had Erik stepping out to clean up Peter's room, I was originally going to have Erik sort of guide Peter to sit on the bed and talk about what happened, before embracing Peter until he fell asleep after crying it out for a while. In the end I decided it was more haunting to have Peter be the one to openly tell Erik the truth, ready to finally say it to the one person he trusts the most.
Thank you so much for letting me ramble, and AHH I LOVE YOU TOO BESTIE!!! 💕💕💕
-Superherotiger
Send me an ask about the backstory of any of my fics and I’ll ramble!! ✨
hm so you'll ramble about the wips that won't even be complete in 5+ years but you won't finish the luna fic? okay worm (I'm a hypocrite)
Me tryna find the third chapter of fault lines like:

You’re on THIN ice bestie, but I’ll never refuse a chance to ramble haha, especially if it’s about the Outsider POV!!
‘It’s A Quiet Starry Place’ is by far my favourite AU from all the dadneto fics I’ve written! It kills me that I haven’t been able to work on it lately because there is just so much to dig into with this concept, especially in regards to Luna! Like where do I even begin?
I knew from the start that Laura and Luna’s dynamic was going to be a core part of this story, and getting to explore the world through their eyes is as fascinating as it is challenging. Logan (the film not the character lol) did such a good job at showing Laura as this highly competent and dangerous mutant but also as an innocent, learning child. It’s an interesting balance, and trying to figure out what they do and don’t understand because of their upbringing is something I have to ask myself almost every moment while writing the fic (which is why it takes so long to write too XD).
And of course, it wouldn’t be one of my fics if dadneto and quickson wasn’t the star of the show! I think Luna’s POV provides one of the most interesting, layered and complex perspectives of Erik and Peter that I’m probably ever going to have to tackle in this AU. Not only does this installment hint to a lot of events that have happened in their past, but Luna’s introduction is one of the most contentious points in their whole relationship. It’s easy to see that Peter accepts her as his own daughter almost immediately, but there’s still so much guilt and shame there for not knowing and not being able to protect her that weighs on him. And when all Peter needs is support, Erik is too busy struggling with his own thoughts, because how could the humans have gotten their hands on their son’s DNA? How could a violation like that have happened without any of them knowing? Erik’s protectiveness over Peter blinds him to realising that Peter has willingly taken on the role as a father himself, and in response, Peter’s protectiveness over Luna bites back, putting them at odds. It’s such an interesting dynamic, and it’s the plotline I’m most looking forward to writing in the coming chapters (because they are coming, I promise- I PROMISE OKAY?!?!)!
Some other elements that I love to think about but don’t always get to touch on because it’s from Luna’s POV is how the other X-Men and Brotherhood members are feeling over having clone children, most of which died before even knowing they existed. Some are quick to consider them their child, like Avalanche and Jean, who clearly took it hard learning that their respective kids had died without ever getting to meet them. Others have more complicated feelings about it, like Sabretooth and Gambit, which we’ll get a glimpse of in the next chapter. Sabretooth especially is interesting I think, because given the chance, I think he would have tried to be a decent father, if only to say he was better at it than Logan hah. Since he never had that opportunity though, he finds it easier to pretend he never cared about his kid instead of admitting that he might be mad at himself for not saving them in time.
If any of you are wondering how much I’ve thought about this AU, there’s a 12 page document dedicated just to the timeline, and I also have a list of all 23 children in the X23 program and who they belonged to lol. So yes, this AU lives in my head rent free and refuses to get evicted hahah!
Thanks for letting me ramble about this AU on top of all the other times I’ve rotted to you about it bestie, I love you!
-Superherotiger
Send me an ask about the backstory of any of my fics and I’ll ramble!! ✨
talk dirty to me (tell me about your current dadneto wip 🔪 )
Well since you asked so nicely ;)
The WIP I’m supposed to be working on is the second chapter of One Son’s Worth (over 5k already!!) but I got distracted a few days ago by working on a completely self-indulgent drabble set in my dark DOFP timeline! Everybody thank @it-meant-nothing for reigniting my love of this AU haha!
The fic is centred around Erik being extremely touch starved after his 24 year imprisonment while Pietro is completely touch averse from his own life on the run from sentinels and how they navigate that. It’s set very early on in their relationship and follows how that bond develops through trust and understanding, and I just love it SO MUCH it’s not even funny.
There’s something about the tension of Pietro and Erik caring about each other so deeply but being separated by this massive rift in their experiences that makes me feral. Of course Erik fully respects Pietro’s boundaries and refrains from physical affection even though it KILLS him inside, and while Pietro may hate being touched, he grows to love his dad enough to make an exception for Erik.
Here’s a segment from the fic, if you’d like a preview!
Erik started to forget that touch could mean something other than suffering.
And then Pietro came along, shattering not only his cell but his very reality in the process. A hand on his arm. Another curled up in his hair. A touch that didn’t carry pain, but hope, and freedom, and something that felt dangerously close to safety. Erik’s skin tingled long after Pietro had pulled his hands away, and it wasn’t long after that Erik realised how deeply he had missed such gentle contact.
He learnt very quickly, however, that Pietro did not feel the same.
Thanks for allowing me to ramble dearest!!
-Superherotiger
Send me an ask about the backstory of any of my fics and I’ll ramble!! ✨
BELOVED i am requesting backstory for your FAVORITE dadneto fic you have ever written
AHHH MY BELOVED!! Thank you for giving me a chance to ramble about ✨them✨
But oh boy, picking a favourite story is so hard!! I supposed out of my finished works, ‘The Hardest Part is Leaving You’ would be one of my top picks!
As you know, that fic started as just little chunks of writing which showed how Peter added something to Erik’s house in Genosha every time he visited, but then of course I had to explain why Peter was visiting him which is how I came up with the idea for the government liaison! It was such a blast to write, and then as it kept going I reached a point where I realised there would have to be a reveal otherwise we’d all feel robbed of a happy ending 🤣
I remember those last two scenes (Erik finding out and Peter telling him) being the hardest parts to write. I’d never done a reveal at that point so it was a struggle trying to find the perfect way for it all to come together, and I’m so proud of how it turned out!
And of course, who could forget the iconic pun at the end that gives me life to this day 🤣
But you already knew all that beloved! So instead I’ll ramble a bit about the sequel I never ended up writing for the Genosha fic!
The idea was that it would be a Dark Phoenix fix it of sorts, with Jean’s Phoenix powers going out of control and the X-Men trying to capture her like in the movie. Peter would get severely injured in the fight though and a dismayed Erik would take him to Genosha to recover. The story was heavily focused around Peter’s relationship with Wanda and how much Jean reminded him of his twin, considering they both suffered from powers that were beyond their control. It was also about Erik’s struggle over trying to protect his son, and how he eventually had to forgive Jean and choose to help her despite the anger he felt over Peter’s near death.
In the end, Peter was going to be a key player in bringing Jean back to a stable place along with the other X-Men, and after spending many months with his father, ends up deciding to stay on Genosha permanently. He’d later set up a school in his sister’s name and adopt Mr Dibbles, making Erik a proud grandfather.
Most of the elements of this story have been repurposed for other upcoming fics in the Outsider POV, such as finding Mr Dibbles on Genosha, the Phoenix plot line in a Jean POV, and a reverse of Peter getting drawn to Genosha from a traumatic event in the Fabian POV. So though we will probably never see a sequel to the Genosha fic, the ideas will live on in other ones!!
Thanks for letting me ramble! Love you dearest!! 💛💛💛
-Superherotiger
Send me an ask about the backstory of any of my fics and I’ll ramble!! ✨
Here comes the long awaited dadneto fic:
"This day couldn't get any worse. Except for the fact it keeps repeating. When will this stop?"
Peter is stuck in a time loop and the only thing that will get him out is telling Erik he is his son.
(let's pretend i posted it yesterday)
I love dadneto (as we all do) but I think it's unrealistic that Magda (Peter's mum) would just willingly let Erik be around Peter and let him be a parent after abandoning her for 20 years.
I just need more fics where Magda confronts Erik and stands her ground on the fact that Peter is HER SON and Erik just happens to biologically be his father
The final week has concluded for the House of Dadneto 2024! ✨
After a month of absolutely wonderful Dadneto creations being shared across all different mediums, the House of Dadneto event has officially drawn to a close. It's been so much fun seeing the range of talent in this fandom, and we hope you've all enjoyed the event as much as we have! So as we compile the complete masterlist, join us for one last weekly recap while you wait!
In the final week, the House of Dadneto had 17 unique works posted for the event!! (It seems that everyone wanted to go out with bang! 🎉)
Like previous weeks, we have created a list below with links to all the fics, edits and animatics that were posted in this past week! Be sure to give these creators some love as they've all done an amazing job bringing these prompts to life, and we look forward to see what will come out next time!
✨ Don't forget to check out the House of Dadneto official AO3 Collection for more awesome fics created for the event! Information on posting to the collection can be found in this post! ✨
Also, important note for event winners (those who completed more than 15 prompts throughout the event): If you can, please create a masterlist of your works and the prompts they included and tag this blog so we can link readers to your creations with ease. We will also be in contact with you shortly regarding your prizes!!
Final Week of the House of Dadneto!
In the End by @sunsetuniverse
Dadneto Edit: MCU/WandaVision + Long Edit + Remake of an Old Edit
Read to Me by @dick-helmet-magneto
If there was one downside Erik had discovered, to having a speedster as a son it was the boy’s energy levels. It seemed like he never ran out of energy. It was 8 pm, a completely respectable time for any 4-year-old to be in bed. At least, Erik thought so. Pietro clearly had other ideas in mind.
More Than You Know by @nathanbellamy
From the Pentagon break-in to life at the Xavier Mansion after the battle with Apocalypse, Erik finds himself intrigued by the mystery that is Peter. At first glance, Peter and Erik appear to be polar opposites, but the more Erik learns about the young man, the more he begins to realize that their differences might not be so insurmountable after all. And then he learns who Peter's father is. Or: Five Times Erik Thinks Peter Is Childish, and One Time Erik Realizes Peter Is His Child
when you're around I see rainbows and stars by @sunsetuniverse
Post-X-Men Legends 2 — Pietro recovers from his ordeal. He felt Erik tense behind him, could feel his heartbeat speed up. “You…” Pietro couldn’t stop the tears welling up in his eyes. All these years of being so unsure of where he stood when it came to Magneto. Yet, here he was, holding his son close to his heart, fingers in Pietro’s hair, his chin resting on his head. Erik had changed, he realised, after facing yet another genocide in his life, and then almost losing his child. “You really love us, don’t you?” He managed to choke out.
Pros and Cons by @dick-helmet-magneto
There were pros and cons to staying at Charles’s school, Erik had discovered. For starters, there always seemed to be some kind of virus or cold going around, sick little kids running everywhere. It didn’t bother Erik too much but he did think they could do a little more to keep from getting sick and spreading their germs. On the plus side though, when his son inevitably caught whatever was going around that week, Erik got to be there for him and care for him the way a father should. Even when the thing going around is a stomach virus. - Peter catches the stomach virus going around the school and Erik takes care of his son.
Flowers by @superherotiger
Dadneto Animatic: Reunited
How to Parent and Lead a Mutant Rebellion by @dick-helmet-magneto
Okay so maybe Erik had made a mistake somewhere in his life. The problem was, that he had made many more than just one mistake that had led him here. He could’ve simply not left Charles on the beach, for starters, he could’ve not sent a bullet into his spine. If he had done that, then he wouldn’t be trying to lead a mutant rebellion as a single father of a three-year-old boy. - Moments of Erik parenting Peter and leading him into his first "battle"
running away (but never towards you) by @callie-caje
As he picked up his bags and prepared to run off, Peter heard the crash of the elaborate metal gates from the end of the driveway. It appeared Charles had brought his fugitive of a father with him. “I have nothing to say to either of you,” Peter said. “I’ve not yet spoken and when I do,” Erik said, “You will sure as hell listen.” OR Peter has just found out that Erik is his father and the only emotion he can feel is betrayal.
The Best Possible Life by @theaterpug-writes
Erik and Madelyne discuss giving up Nathan, and Erik visits his daughter while he still has the chance.
The stars shone bright that night by Whiplaaash123
Erik smiled warmly at Peter, before asking him softly, “What’s this little one doing still up? It’s very late.” Peter smiled, “Well, she was asleep at a reasonable time but then she decided to wake up again, so here we are.” “Really?” Erik said, tutting in mock disapproval, causing the little girl to hide her head against her father’s chest, although both men could see the smile tugging at her lips. Luna can't sleep and Peter and Erik try to get her to do just that. They also find that even though he may be a grown-up, Peter still needs his dad (just like Luna needs hers).
cut off by @creaturejaskier
Seeing his son in an inhibitor collar breaks something within Erik. He just hopes Pietro isn't broken too.
captivate me with your incredible self by @sunsetuniverse
Post-DOFP — Peter seeks out the Brotherhood to face Magneto. Magneto turned slowly, his piercing gaze assessing Peter with a critical intensity. Recognition flickered across his face, a faint furrow appearing between his brows. “...Peter?” Peter swallowed hard, his hands twisting nervously. He managed a hesitant nod, uncertain of what to say next in the presence of the man who had both terrified and fascinated him for so long. Magneto raised a single eyebrow, observing Peter with a mixture of curiosity and something akin to paternal concern. Not that Peter was delusional enough to actually think that's what it was. Nope. "You can relax," he said gently, his voice cutting through the tension in the room. "I do owe you a debt."
beneath the stars by @xxqueenofdragonsxx
Three years after traveling back to 1971, Erik wakes up from a nightmare. It leads to a nice night of stargazing with his daughter.
Half of it was true by @iroukem
Ten days into their acquaintance Magneto gave her a very special gift. He presented it to her in a dark blue, velvety box with a small nod of encouragement. The lid lifted by itself, revealing a thin band of gold that twinkled in the sunlight as if it were alive, its color a vibrant yellow like the sunrise through the fog. --- Another fanfic set during the early days of The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants; a look at the developing relationship between Wanda and Magneto and what they have in common.
Ten Years by @theaterpug-writes
Sequel to "Dear Dad", After the fiasco at the Whitehouse, Charles Xavier allows Erik to stay at the mansion, where the man attempts to reunite with his children and build their relationship after ten years of solitary confinement and a lifetime of pain.
If I Had Known by @theaterpug-writes
Pietro and Erik discuss their relationship at a café in New Orleans.
A Father's Pain by @theaterpug-writes
In which Peter breaks his ankle on a mission and Erik goes full dad-mode.
If there are any details missing or mistakes in this list please let us know and we will amend it as soon as possible!
Thanks again to everyone who participated in the event! Stay tuned for the final masterlist coming out within the week! ✨
Announcement// Prompts // Event Info
House of Dadneto 2024 Masterlist
All my entries for the event 💜 Love you @house-of-dadneto give me my prize 🔪
Fics:
captivate me with your incredible self - 4.9k - Erik Lehnsherr & Pietro Maximoff
Prompts: Canon Divergence + Brotherhood + Argument + Protective + Reveal + Embrace + Forehead Kiss + Acceptance
Post-DOFP - Peter seeks out the Brotherhood to face Magneto. Magneto turned slowly, his piercing gaze assessing Peter with a critical intensity. Recognition flickered across his face, a faint furrow appearing between his brows. “...Peter?” Peter swallowed hard, his hands twisting nervously. He managed a hesitant nod, uncertain of what to say next in the presence of the man who had both terrified and fascinated him for so long. Magneto raised a single eyebrow, observing Peter with a mixture of curiosity and something akin to paternal concern. Not that Peter was delusional enough to actually think that's what it was. Nope. "You can relax," he said gently, his voice cutting through the tension in the room. "I do owe you a debt."
when you're around I see rainbows and stars - 2.3k - Erik Lehnsherr & Pietro Maximoff
Prompts: Reunited + Hand Holding + Sensory Overload + Nightmares
Post-X-Men Legends 2 - Pietro recovers from his ordeal. He felt Erik tense behind him, could feel his heartbeat speed up. “You…” Pietro couldn’t stop the tears welling up in his eyes. All these years of being so unsure of where he stood when it came to Magneto. Yet, here he was, holding his son close to his heart, fingers in Pietro’s hair, his chin resting on his head. Erik had changed, he realised, after facing yet another genocide in his life, and then almost losing his child. “You really love us, don’t you?” He managed to choke out.
Edits:
Work Song | Watch on Tumblr + Tiktok Prompts: Good Ending + Parallels
Luck Runs Out | Watch on Tumblr + Tiktok Prompts: Cross Media + Brotherhood
Ruthlessness | Watch on Tumblr + Tiktok Prompt: Quotes
In The End | Watch on Tumblr + Tiktok Prompts: MCU/WandaVision + Long Edit + Remake of an Old Edit
erik lehnsherr x reader headcanons
💕 fluff
shoulder massages
you've been moving your shoulders and neck a bit, trying to loosen some of the tension that build up over time
from stress or work or maybe just sitting at your desk all day
what matters is, that it hurts and you can't seem to get rid of it
so he walks over to you and places his hands on your shoulders
he presses a kiss to the top of your head and starts to gently apply pressure and move his thumbs
he doesn't say anything, just wants to make sure you feel good
let's be honest, this man spend years without receiving or showing affection. no real positive physical touch, let alone verbal affection
but he tries
he's also very touch starved but doesn't know how to properly communicate/express his needs for hugs and all that
it took him some time to get to the point of reaching out for you first, but he has so much love to show once he learns how
erik is possessive as well as protective
so most of the time when he gets like that, he will stand right behind you and glare at everyone daring to look your way
and sometimes, if he gets especially jealous, he will sneak an arm around your waist and hold you close to his side
while still glaring, obviously
📚Masterlist


X-MEN (movies)
random x-men headcanons
Erik Lehnsherr (Magneto)
erik lehnsherr x reader headcanons 💕 love language headcanons 💕
Charles Xavier (Professor X)
love language headcanons 💕 only one bed (headcanon-ish/bulletpoints) 💕 only one bed (oneshot) (WIP - will take some more time)
Peter Maximoff (Quicksilver)
love language headcanons 💕
Cherik (Charles x Erik)
only one bed (WIP - will take some time)



Marvel / MCU
Bucky Barnes
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Gravity Falls
mabel and dippers life after getting back home (random hcs) pines family headcanons (WIP, coming soon) Stanley Pines x reader (requested) 💕
Stanford Pines
stanford pines x reader headcanons 💕 falling for younger!reader (just some thoughts) love language headcanons 💕 ford's terrible sleeping habits 💕 ford discovering artist!reader's drawing 💛 (part 2 planned) describing your stims in his journal 💛 audhd!reader headcanons 💕💛 smut hcs (WIP, coming soon) hallucination!reader masterlist (part one posted!) sneak peak for a "paranoid!ford falling for younger!reader" fic jealous!ford headcanons (longer piece coming soon) s/o who's always cold 💕 ford trying out baking (very short thoughts) shower/bath headcanons 💕 ❗

💕 = fluff ⚡ = angst 🔥 = smut 💛 = no specified rls -> can be read as non-romantic/platonic ❗ = NSFW
Updated: 15 october 2024
I can't decide if erik would use the nickname Schätzchen for mocking someone or adoringly, with a sweet and gentle voice, only for his partner.
Erik Lehnsherr - love language headcanons
💕 fluff
showing his love: quality time and gift giving
he enjoys cooking together or playing chess, even just being in the same room together
he makes little trinkets and sometimes even jewellery out of metal
to an outsider it might seem like he doesn't care much or that he's inattentive, but he listens
he makes sure you never run out of your favourite tea, snacks, alcohol etc. and whatever else you mention, will magically appear sooner or later in your room
he is the type of person to come home with an absurd amount of whatever you mentioned liking the day before
also, that man is touch starved as fuck
so while he might not actively reach out to you, in the beginning at least, he does enjoy receiving physical affection
meaning, the way he feels loved/likes to receive love is physical touch
i guarantee you this man will melt when you run your fingers through his hair or snuggle up against him
when you two fall asleep together he will hold you close in his arms so that he knows you're safe
he absolutely adores it when you two stand close together and you reach your hand out to cup his cheek, letting him lean into it
whenever sitting besides each other he will put his arm up behind you on the backrest
he would never admit it but he definitely is a little bit disappointed if you don't lean into him when he does it
random X-Men headcanons
erik can cook very well
he learned it while travelling to other countries, using it as a sort of coping mechanism, to take his mind of off things for a short while
logan can't cook for shit. he couldn't make a decent meal if his life depended on it. man forgets to eat for days on end sometimes and is only reminded by someone else asking if he's hungry or when he ate last
charles will try to survive on coffee while staying up late (very late) while doing research or working on his thesis etc.
erik has to literally drag him away from his desk
peter once chugged a pot of coffee and immediately went to sleep for a whole day
erik had to patch himself up so many times that he can provide the best first aid you could get from a civilian/non-doctor or nurse
Just like you
"Charles!" You yell.
"What the hell is he doing!" Someone yells.
You run towards the place where he jumped off the ship and on the water to save that stranger on the water. You peek on the water, trying to see them. You yell someone to shine light on the water.
Soon the light hits them, you order someone to go and get them.
Soon Charles and the mystery man are on the ship.
"Charles, what the hell!"
"I couldn't let him drown"
You sigh, putting your fingers against your nose. Then you shake your head and drag the both men towards your ship cabin.
"Sit down" You could care less that they're dripping wet.
"Now, who are you?" You ask the mystery man.
"I'm Erik Lehnsherr"
"Alright, nice to meet you"
"But what the hell we're you doing, trying to stop that submarine?"
"It had someone.. from my past inside it"
"Ah, I see and you thought your metal controlling powers could stop that submarine?"
"Well, yes"
"You know you can tell us anything you want to, we can be trusted"
"How so?"
"I also am just like you"
"Wait you're a mutant as well?"
"Yes, and as Charles surely assured you already, you're not alone"
Erik lets out relieved laugh.

first class is a mess of a movie but god. when erik's focus is so entirely on getting one little bullet out of charles that he drops all the missiles. yeah.

i am beyond serious
bonus:


oh he's whipped

So I just watched X-MEN apocalypse for reasons that are unimportant and one, what is with the Moira x Charles stuff like Charles we don't care that you erased her memories we care that you and Erik got divorced again! I mean come on you two get over yourselves and admit your in love. Two, Peter why couldn't you just tell Erik he's your dad, Raven reaction to finding this out though made me burst out laughing. And three, Kurt is a precious child who we all must protect. That is all thank you for coming to my Ted talk.